01/11/2025
The Cell Therapy Conclave – 2, jointly organized by the Department of Biotherapeutics Research (DBR), MAHE, and Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, was held on October 30th and 31st, 2025, encompassing two days of inspiring discussions on the future of regenerative medicine.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of eminent personalities, including the President of the ceremony, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor, MAHE, the Guests of Honor, Dr. Sharath K Rao, Pro-Vice Chancellor, MAHE and Mr. Manohar B N, MD&CEO, Stempeutics Research Pvt Ltd, the Chief Guest, Dr. Maneesha S Inamdar, Director, BRIC-InStem & Professor, JNCASR, Bengaluru, along with the organizing chairpersons, Dr. Raviraja N S, Senior Director-Research, MAHE, Professor and HOD, DBR, MAHE, and Dr. Anil K Bhat, Dean, Professor, Department of Hand Surgery, KMC, Manipal.
The conclave brought together leading scientists, clinicians, and biotech innovators to explore advances in cellular therapeutics, gene editing, and translational research.
Distinguished speakers, including Dr. Maneesha S Inamdar, Director, BRIC-InStem & Professor, JNCASR, Bengaluru, Dr. Vikram Mathews, Director, Professor of Clinical Hematology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Dr. Akhil Kumar, Chief Medical Officer, Aurigene Oncology Ltd, Bengaluru, Dr. Rahul Purwar, Founder & CEO of ImmunoACT, Mumbai, Dr. Abheek Kar, Orthopaedician, Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata, and Dr. Dinesh Kundu, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, EastOcyon Bio, Gurugram, Haryana, shared insights into the evolving landscape of cell-based therapies.
During the valedictory ceremony, the efforts of the poster presenters were recognized, and the winners were congratulated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Manohar B. N., MD & CEO, Stempeutics Research Pvt. Ltd.
Over 250 students and young researchers participated in interactive sessions and poster presentations, reflecting the growing curiosity and collaboration that drive this field forward.
MAHE’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to advancing biomedical innovation that bridges discovery and patient care, with the conclave serving as a testament to DBR’s mission of fostering scientific exchange and translational impact.
Kasturba Medical College Manipal Manipal Academy of Higher Education